curvynotlumpy, that book sounds really interesting! I'd be curious what you think of it after you read it.
futurehealthyme, I think that happens to everyone now and again! Hang in there, I believe in you!
Mandy, I hear you, ugh, it seems like this cold and flu season's been especially bad--half my department came back from break coughing and sniffling. Feel better soon!
I finished up my round of steroids only to have TOM hit a couple days later and just leave me flattened... it's my first week of term, too, so I've been dragging myself around campus like the undead. Up side: I've been doing a good job cooking at home and bringing lunch/dinner to avoid the takeout beast, which is always more challenging when I have to drive an hour each way to and from campus.
I only weighed myself four days out of this week so I am not sure if my average is very accurate--I oscillated a bunch this week, but it does show on average a loss. Hopefully it'll all come out in the wash long term. 4 sweets this week... not as bad as last week, and better than most months not going crazy with TOM cravings, but still not down to my target. I was down at 1 all the way until yesterday and then I, like, lost my tiny mind. Whatever, I feel a lot more sane today, so hopefully I can get under 4 sweets next week—mini-goal!
Saturday is off to a good start. I came into work to tie up some loose ends from this past week. Other than some cleaning and my movie plans tomorrow, nothing else on my agenda.
Vivvian: I'll keep you posted about the book. I'm interested in seeing if it backs up any of my hunches regarding clutter and weight.
Mandy: Glad you're feeling better and getting some of your appetite back. This season has been terrible in terms of colds and the flu!
Hope everyone has a wonderful rest of your Saturday!
curvynotlumpy: You will have to let me know how both the movie and the new book are when you see/get into them! I am interested in both of them.
futurehealthyme: It happens! You are not weak. It was just one day, so it will settle back out even if it is a frustrating process. You're back on track now, so that is what matters!
FeraFilia: That's usually one of the first signs of getting better, so I certainly hope that is the case...you deserve a break from all the illness you guys have been dealing with since the turn of the year, lol.
Vivvian: You're doing a great job with the sweets, considering you were low energy AND dealing with TOM. That is a feat in itself, lol. Hopefully you feel a little more lively soon!
Weigh-in was 272.8 today, so 3.4 lbs down for the week. It was a slower week for me this week, but it is still pretty good progress overall...I was kind of in a tired lull - especially for the last few days - so, it is on par with (if not a little better) than what I was thinking it could have been. On a happier note though, my husband bought me a FitBit like I'd been talking about, so that should be here next week -- yay! I'm excited to try it out and see how it goes. This will be my very first fitness tracker of any kind.
Week Four
22: 276.0
23: 275.4
24: 274.0
25: 273.8
26: 273.4
27: 274.6
28: 272.8
---------------------------- End of Week Three: 276.2 Total Loss for Week Four:3.4 lbs.
I hit onederland today!!!! 199.6 this morning. (I bought a new scale that is 3 lbs heavier, but I'm not going to start using it officially until it has me in onerderland too!) The 199.6 this morning was on the scale I've been using throughout my entire weight loss journey.
I was 198 on the new scale this morning so I'm officially switching over to it. I need to get rid of the old scale because I'm kind of OCD about weighing on both scales every day. I really like the 195 on the old scale, but I know the 198 is more accurate. I've changed my "Starting weight" on my ticker to reflect the higher weight. I'm really torn on that one. I am not positive what my highest weight was (you know, you don't really like to know those numbers "on your way up"). I know I was in the 280-290 range (at least). I waffle back and forth about what to list as my start weight. For now I'm going to say 290 and the next time I go to the doctor's office I'm going to have them check my records (I've been going to the same doctor for about 18 years). I guess it doesn't really matter, but . . .
I hope you ladies have a wonderful day. Now that I've switched to the new scale I will start posting my daily weigh-ins the first of February. I still claim the 199 on my birthday because I think I earned it.
Took my daughter and her friend to the library and Coldstone Creamery after. I knew I'd be tempted by the ice cream, so I made sure to eat before we went (though I usually don't eat breakfast). I wasn't even tempted by the ice cream. It was great and very freeing!
Teeny little bump today, 273.2 (+0.2), not surprising since yesterday's food choices involved ramen and deli turkey.
Feeling a lot better, just still have a nagging cough and a little congestion that's making things difficult. I was planning on working out this afternoon, but after eating my brunch and waiting a little, it seems the sinus drainage is still making my stomach a bit grumpy, so I'm not gonna jostle it around. I'll see if I can't dance around with the kiddo for a bit or something, because now that I *can* be active, I miss it when I'm not.
On that note, I now have 2 new proper sports bras on their way to me, and should be here Tuesday, courtesy of my MIL who saw my progress photo and texted me asking me if she could send me money for a new outfit! I told her I have plenty of clothes, but could definitely use a decent sports bra for my new workout routine and they can be pricey, especially in my size... and she immediately sent me a $75 gift card to Amazon! Sometimes she's awesome.
Anyway, I didn't post it yesterday, but here's my 4 weeks in results:
January 1st Weigh-In: 286.4 Month Goal Weight: 270-275 January 31st Weigh-In: Total Month Weight Loss: 13.4 (so far)
Week One
01: 286.4
02: 286.4
03: 286.0
04: 286.0
05: 285.2
06: 283.8
07: 283.0
---------------------------- Total Loss for Week One: 3.4 lbs
Week Two
08: 281.4
09: 281.6
10: DNW
11: DNW
12: 282.8 (TOM)
13: 282.6 (TOM)
14: 282.4 (TOM)
---------------------------- End of Week One: 283.0 Total Loss for Week Two: 0.6 lbs
Week Three
15: 280.8 (TOM)
16: 279.8
17: 278.6
18: 278.6
19: 277.6
20: 277.4
21: 277.2
---------------------------- End of Week Two: 282.4 Total Loss for Week Three: 5.2 lbs
Week Four
22: 277.0
23: 277.0 (Ovulation ???)
24: 276.8 (Ovulation ???)
25: 275.6 (Ovulation ???)
26: 274.4
27: 273.0
28: 273.0
---------------------------- End of Week Three: 277.2 Total Loss for Week Four: 4.2lbs
I'm gonna call January a success! I can't wait to see what February brings in terms of weight loss and fitness for me, with the addition of my new shoes, new bras, and treadmill! Bring it on!
Yesterday I went to see "Hidden Figures" and I would highly recommend it. It is both enlightening and uplifting. It was a refreshing break from some of the good but darker movies I've seen including "Manchester by the Sea." And while not the focus of the movie, I really enjoyed seeing the period fashions.
opheliaphoenix and Vivvian: I've only read the introduction to the book so far but I'm finding myself nodding in agreement to many of his statements and descriptions. I'll keep updating as I read.
Mandy: I'll say January was a HUGE win! Knocked it out of the park repeatedly. Take a bow!
MadetoThrive: and to you!! Ah, sweet, beautiful Onderland. Send pictures!
It's been a busy couple of days...didn't get to make a post yesterday and am checking in late today, but I am here! Haha. No time for personals, but wanted to update that I was at 272.0 today. That marks 25 lbs down since coming back to 3FC at the end of December -- will update what my overall loss for the month of January after my final weigh-in tomorrow. Hope everyone has been doing well!
Final Days
29: 272.2
30: 272.0
31:
---------------------------- End of Week Four: 272.8 Total Loss for Final Days:
P.S. My FitBit came in today! This is my first one, so it may take me a bit to get the hang of it, but I am happy it is here.
Rennie!!!!! I always love the end of the month for two reasons: (1) Payday, and (2) Rennie checks in and kicks off the new thread! We miss you lady. I hope you and the family are doing well. Maybe one day soon you'll be back to regular posting. We're always here
It's been a busy couple of days...didn't get to make a post yesterday and am checking in late today, but I am here! Haha. No time for personals, but wanted to update that I was at 272.0 today. That marks 25 lbs down since coming back to 3FC at the end of December -- will update what my overall loss for the month of January after my final weigh-in tomorrow. Hope everyone has been doing well!
Final Days
29: 272.2
30: 272.0
31:
---------------------------- End of Week Four: 272.8 Total Loss for Final Days:
P.S. My FitBit came in today! This is my first one, so it may take me a bit to get the hang of it, but I am happy it is here.
Congrats on your new FitBit, opheliaphoenix! I hope it serves to add even more motivation to your already great efforts
Here is my overall data for the month of January...I slowed down and stalled out a little towards the end, but I still lost 22.6 lbs this month, so much more than my original goal! I know it is because it is my first month back at this, but it is still a good feeling. See you guys over on the February thread!
January 1st Weigh-In: 294.6 Month Goal Weight: 284.6 January 31st Weigh-In: 272.0 Total Month Weight Loss:22.6 lbs.
Week One
01: 294.6
02: NWI.
03: 294.4
04: 292.0
05: 290.6
06: 289.0
07: 288.2
---------------------------- Total Loss for Week One:6.4 lbs.
Week Two
08: 287.2
09: 288.0
10: 287.8
11: 285.6
12: 284.2
13: 283.4(TOM)
14: 281.6(TOM)
---------------------------- End of Week One: 288.2 Total Loss for Week Two:6.6 lbs.
Week Three
15: 281.6(TOM)
16: 281.4(TOM)
17: 281.4(TOM)
18: 279.8(TOM)
19: 279.2
20: 277.0
21: 276.2
---------------------------- End of Week Two: 281.6 Total Loss for Week Three:5.4 lbs.
Week Four
22: 276.0
23: 275.4
24: 274.0
25: 273.8
26: 273.4
27: 274.6
28: 272.8
---------------------------- End of Week Three: 276.2 Total Loss for Week Four:3.4 lbs.
Final Days
29: 272.2
30: 272.0
31: 272.0
---------------------------- End of Week Four: 272.8 Total Loss for Final Days:0.8 lbs.
Curvy, you may contact me at anytime my friend. I went home last weekend and everyone seemed to think I've lost weight the black outfit must have hid some (clears throat) really well because last I weighed I was as close to 190 as I could get without the scale saying 190. I really need to get my eating under control. I'm at the grab and go stage in life and it is so not working (big sigh) I may make it back to the threads in February we shall see
I'm excited to try it out and see how it goes. This will be my very first fitness tracker of any kind. 
so I'm officially switching over to it. I need to get rid of the old scale because I'm kind of OCD about weighing on both scales every day. I really like the 195 on the old scale, but I know the 198 is more accurate. I've changed my "Starting weight" on my ticker to reflect the higher weight. I'm really torn on that one. I am not positive what my highest weight was (you know, you don't really like to know those numbers "on your way up"). I know I was in the 280-290 range (at least). I waffle back and forth about what to list as my start weight. For now I'm going to say 290 and the next time I go to the doctor's office I'm going to have them check my records (I've been going to the same doctor for about 18 years). I guess it doesn't really matter, but . . . 
and 
to you!! Ah, sweet, beautiful Onderland. Send pictures!
the black outfit must have hid some (clears throat) really well because last I weighed I was as close to 190 as I could get without the scale saying 190. I really need to get my eating under control. I'm at the grab and go stage in life and it is so not working (big sigh) I may make it back to the threads in February 
we shall see 
